Leadership
To Be a Leader, You Must Know When to Follow
Student entrepreneur Nathan Grotticelli on learning from the trials and triumphs of those who are more experienced in entrepreneurship.
4 Lessons From the Nightmarish Amy’s Baking Company
Think the customer is always wrong? Here are a few lessons in entrepreneurship from the latest Kitchen Nightmares' season finale.
Stephen Colbert Offers Grads Some Key Advice: ‘Pave Your Own Path’
Despite challenging economic times, comedian Stephen Colbert had some takeaways for recent grads during his 2013 commencement address at the University of Virginia on Saturday.
Forget Ping Pong and Snacks: How Buffer Digs Deeper With These 4 Startup Perks
Working at a startup is tons of work and having fun is vital. But offering more thoughtful perks can help further your mission and give employees something to smile about.
Are You Cut Out for the CEO Role?
Flexible, charismatic, judicious… These are the hallmarks of a good CEO. See how you measure up.
6 Tips for Building a Strong Founding Team
Student entrepreneur Karim Abouelnaga on the value of putting together a strong team -- and how to keep it that way.
Finding the Right Hire for Your Company
How do you make sure new hires will mesh well with your other employees and with your company's culture?
Why ‘You’ May Be Standing in the Way of Your Company’s Success
In business, as in life, your preconceived notions can wreck your future potential. To stamp them out, consider an attitude adjustment.
9 Leadership Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
The most successful leaders know what they're good at and exploit it to the reach their fullest potential. Here's how to identify and reveal your hidden potential.
10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Mobile App Developer
What you need to know when searching for the right person to design your company's first mobile app.
Tips for Overcoming Early HR Hurdles
Of all the struggles you'll face as an entrepreneur, hiring, training and managing employees is one of the biggest. Here are some tips for clearing your startup's way of HR obstacles.
How Young Entrepreneurs Can Rein in Their ‘Toxic’ Emotions
When startup life gets tough, celebrity agent and psychology-book author Ken Lindner offers a few decisive tips for quelling your own killer emotions.
Richard Branson on Building a Strong Reputation
Virgin Group's founder on why earning the trust of investors, future partners and suppliers rests on building a strong personal reputation.
The 7 Wackiest Items Business Leaders Carry for Success
LinkedIn polled 50 business leaders about the prized talismans they carry with them everywhere. Some may surprise you.
5 Ways to Keep Your Ego in Check as a Young Entrepreneur
Student entrepreneur Michael Cauble on the importance of staying grounded.
10 Questions to Ask Before Making Your First Hire
Before rushing to expand your business with that first employee, here are the most important things you need to consider first.
The Man Behind a Budding Creative City
The efforts of one small-business owner are drawing young creatives to Norfolk, Va.
Not an Entrepreneur Yet? How to Lead Without a Fancy Job Title (Video)
Not sitting in the c-suite at a company, doesn’t mean you can’t be a leader. Business coach Antonio Neves offers three tips for becoming a vital resource at your company.
The Art of Leadership: 10 Trailblazers on What it Takes to Lead
Words of wisdom from influential leaders from Napoleon to Sam Walton.
Want to Flourish in Business? Cultivate Positivity
The power of positivity isn't just in your head. It can also do wonders for your startup.
Why Your Startup Should Celebrate March Madness
To build a strong company and attract employees who want to work with you, taking time to bond or just yell at the TV screen is a must.
Blue, Green, Gold? How to Manage Employees Based on their “Color” Temperaments
Authors Susan Geary and Anne Bulstrode provide a simple way for entrepreneurs to decipher employees’ temperaments -- and how to handle them.
Startup Survival 101: It’s All About Relationships That Work
In designing a healthy, efficient workplace, your employees have more power than you think. Here's how one false relationship can wreck your startup.
4 Tips for Turning a Dispersed Team into an Asset
Student entrepreneur David Donner Chait on the pros of having a remote staff.
The Importance of Being Confident: 3 Tips to Startup Success
In launching a startup, a great idea and business acumen are key ingredients. But they're nothing without confidence. Here's how to win over investors, employees and customers.
